Enter our children's world, discussion on the health impact of excessive screentime with Sue Watson

008 We continue our discussion around the health impact of extended screentime our children. In this podcast, Sue Watson chats about the science behind screen time and how it affects our children. Sue Watson is a physiotherapist specialing in Craniosacral therapy and focusing on the balance of the nervous systems. Sue considers how we use devices and how the intensity in gaming impacts the nervous system balance. Sue discusses how not all screen time is bad for the children, and it is about the time on the device, which is essential to control. 

Key learnings:

Aim to be in a regulated position understanding the high and lows due to overstimulation.Invest in time to let your children be your coach, engaging with them.We need to enter your children's world, create the connection.Prioritise getting your children outside to balance the intensity of the screen.Time in the outdoors will allow us to limit the choice, which is essential as one negative aspect of the screen is the impact on attention span and children flitting from one thing to the next.   Curiosity is an essential element in our children's wellbeing. Consider the sensory aspects when outdoors.

Sue Watson works in Central Scotland, north England but also run virtual classes and consultations. Connect with Sue on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/suewatson.cst/